Writing desk - Wood, Leather
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Antique Napoléon III era escritoire or central desk from 1850–1900, in wood with a red leather inlay and a gilded border, featuring a central carved drawer, four turned and fluted legs, and dimensions 142 cm wide by 80 cm deep and 80 cm high.
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Library desk or central table – Napoleon III period, 19th century
Elegant library desk or central table from the Napoleon III era, crafted in precious wood and characterized by a refined oval-shaped top with a brick-red leather inlay enriched by a gilded decorative border. The superb wood grain and the quality of the veneering enhance the refinement of the craftsmanship and the balance of the forms.
The under-top apron is enriched by a central drawer finely carved with relief motifs depicting festoons, leaves and crossed torches, typical of the elegant French ornamental repertoire of the Second Empire. The piece rests on four turned and fluted legs, joined by a dramatic crisscrossed arched stretcher with a centrally turned element, which provides structural solidity and great compositional harmony.
A piece of notable presence and prestige, designed to be placed even in the center of a room, where it can be appreciated from every angle thanks to the richness of the carvings and the quality of the finishes. An excellent example of French cabinetmaking of the 19th century, ideal as a representative desk, library table, or an important furnishing element for classical interiors and antique collections. It preserves a pleasant patina of age and signs of use consistent with the age and history of the piece.
Library desk or central table – Napoleon III period, 19th century
Elegant library desk or central table from the Napoleon III era, crafted in precious wood and characterized by a refined oval-shaped top with a brick-red leather inlay enriched by a gilded decorative border. The superb wood grain and the quality of the veneering enhance the refinement of the craftsmanship and the balance of the forms.
The under-top apron is enriched by a central drawer finely carved with relief motifs depicting festoons, leaves and crossed torches, typical of the elegant French ornamental repertoire of the Second Empire. The piece rests on four turned and fluted legs, joined by a dramatic crisscrossed arched stretcher with a centrally turned element, which provides structural solidity and great compositional harmony.
A piece of notable presence and prestige, designed to be placed even in the center of a room, where it can be appreciated from every angle thanks to the richness of the carvings and the quality of the finishes. An excellent example of French cabinetmaking of the 19th century, ideal as a representative desk, library table, or an important furnishing element for classical interiors and antique collections. It preserves a pleasant patina of age and signs of use consistent with the age and history of the piece.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Leather, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
80 cm
Width
142 cm
Depth
80 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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